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Esso Africa (2) - (1975-1994)
"Esso Africa" was build in 1975 by Ch. de L'Atlantique, St. Nazaire. Sold and rename as "Africa" in 1994.
Sold as "Berg Hus" in 1996, renamed in 2001 as "Sendje Ceiba" (BHS) Bergesen dy Tankers.
Rebuild as FPSO and in use at the Ceiba Terminal on 12/02/2002.
"Esso Africa" at builder's yard in Saint Nazaire (France).
( Collection Roland Grard )
"Esso Africa", at Europoort.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
"Esso Africa", at Europoort.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
"Esso Africa".
"Esso Africa" at Europoort, Rotterdam May 1987.
( Photo Copyricht Jörg Seyler )
"Esso Africa (2)".
( Photo thanks to Craig Andrews )
"Esso Africa (2)".
( Photo thanks to Craig Andrews )
"Esso Africa (2)".
( Photo thanks to Craig Andrews )
"Esso Africa (2)".
( Photo thanks to Craig Andrews )
"Berge Hus", ex. "Africa", ex. "Esso Afrika (2)".
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The Miramar Ship Index for
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ESSO AFRICA
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IDNo / IMO
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7360069
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Year
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1975
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Name
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ESSO AFRICA
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Flag
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LBR
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Owner
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Esso Tankers Inc.
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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123040
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DWT
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274487
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LOA
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348,80
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LPP
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330,80
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Beam
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51,90
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Dept
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27,34
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Draft
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21,38
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Machinery
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1ST-15.5
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kW
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24204
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ShipDesign
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VLCC
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Builder
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Chantiiers de L' Atlantique
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Yard
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St Nazaire
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Yard No
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S25
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Country built
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FRA
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Keel
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21.08.1974
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Launch
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20.01.1975
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Completed
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01.04.1975
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Subsequent History
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1983 ESSO AFRICA - Esso International Sg (Bahamas) Co., Ltd.
1984 ESSO AFRICA - Exxon International Co.
1994 AFRICA - Petroleum Sg., Ltd.
1996 BERGE HUS - Bergesen d.y. ASA
2001a BERGE HUS - Bergesen d.y.Offshore A/S
2001 Converted to FPSO tanker, engine removed.
2001b SENDJE CEIBA - Ceiba Offshore A/S
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End
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Disposal Data
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